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Fresh papayas market in South-eastern Asia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"South-eastern Asia" region includes following countries:

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh papaya market in South-eastern Asia expanded steadily from 1.39 million tons in 2018 to 1.55 million tons in 2020. This growth occurred despite the supply chain challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, as companies invested in operational improvements to sustain market flow.

A sharp increase to 1.71 million tons in 2021 was driven by rising health consciousness among consumers and favorable weather conditions that boosted papaya cultivation. The market volume then dipped to 1.61 million tons in 2022, a period which simultaneously saw industry advancements in pest control technology and a stronger emphasis on sustainable farming practices.

The market rebounded strongly to 1.77 million tons in 2023, with the emergence of new product segments like papaya pulp and puree reflecting ongoing shifts in consumer preference toward organic and clean-label options.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in South-eastern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Brunei Darussalam by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production fresh papayas in South-eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of fresh papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fresh papayas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Fresh papaya production in South-eastern Asia grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 1 550 K t of fresh papayas, marking a 2.9% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 10.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.3%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 398 K t, which saw a slight decline of 0.5%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase at 7.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.5%)	7.7%	2.9%	3.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh papayas from South-eastern Asia

Exports in kind, t

The export market for fresh papayas from South-eastern Asia showed significant volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 8 356 t and peaked in 2019 at 30 713 t, representing a 3.7-fold difference. In 2020, exports fell sharply to 9 393 t, a 69.4% decrease compared to the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 267.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.0%)	267.6%	(69.4%)	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South-eastern Asia's fresh papaya exports were distributed across a wide range of partners. China accounted for 4.3% of exports in kind, Japan for 3.1%, and Hong Kong for 2.9%. Together, these three markets made up 10.4% of total export flows, indicating a broad partner portfolio.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, the value of fresh papaya exports from South-eastern Asia rebounded in 2020, totaling 15 356 K $ US, a 17.3% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, exports decreased by 4.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 13 087 K $ US, following the largest decline of 16.4% in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.4%)	(2.8%)	17.3%	(1.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the top buyers of fresh papayas from South-eastern Asia in value terms were China (11.3% of exports), Japan (8.7%), and the United Arab Emirates (5.6%). Combined, these countries contributed 25.6% of total export value, highlighting a diversified market structure with no single dominant partner.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fresh papayas to South-eastern Asia

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes for fresh papayas in South-eastern Asia exhibited irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market. The lowest point was in 2017, while imports peaked in 2019 at 5 013 t, showing a 24-fold fluctuation over the period. In 2020, imports dropped to 4 457 t, an 11.1% decrease from 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2019, surging by 1 667.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	34.1%	1 667.2%	(11.1%)	176.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of fresh papaya imports into South-eastern Asia increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 9 602 K $ US, which remained nearly unchanged from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, imports declined by 4.5%, averaging an annual decrease of 1.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 9 338 K $ US, when imports fell by 7.2%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase at 2.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South-eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US